Metallic Green Bubble Coral
A variant of Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)
Representative Bubble coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A higher-grade green selection where the bubbles carry a brighter metallic-green sheen and the skeletal ridges fluoresce strongly under actinic light. Sold under *Plerogyra* sp.
📜 Backstory
Listed as 'Metallic Green Bubble Coral (Plerogyra sp.)' by That Pet Place / That Fish Place and similar retailers. It is a pigment-grade selection of wild green Plerogyra rather than a named lineage; vendors use 'metallic,' 'ultra,' and 'rainbow' loosely to denote brighter-than-average color grades. Exact collection locality is not specified (origin debated), but it is a natural color form.
Keeper tips for this variant
Keep it under moderate light with a good blue spectrum to hold the metallic green, paired with weak, indirect flow so the bubbles inflate without tearing. As with all bubbles, gentle current and careful handling matter more than exact light intensity.